Helgin Roller Derby

About us

Roller Derby:

Roller Derby is a fast-paced full contact sport played on roller skates. Two teams compete against each other in hour-long ‘bouts’ to score the most points. A team is made up of fourteen players, with five players on track for each ‘jam’. A ‘jam’ lasts for up to two minutes, and sees the teams’ ‘Jammers’ (who wear stars on their helmets) fighting their way through the pack of both teams’ ‘Blockers’ to gain their points. ‘Blockers’ attempt to hinder the opposing team’s ‘Jammer’ from passing through the pack, and collecting points, whilst also helping their own ‘Jammer’ score points.

Open to:

Suitable for both males and females over 16 years of age, who would like to learn roller skating skills; the rules of roller derby and roller derby strategies. Beginners are welcome and there is no pressure to join the team - we also need skating referees and non-skating officials.

Necessary equipment and costs:

'Quad' style roller skates; helmet; knee pads; elbow pads; wrist guards and mouth-guard are required for training. The league has a limited amount of kit that we hire out to make the sport more affordable until you can save up for your own kit. Beginners sessions are £20 per month.